Nutrition & Care

Getting closer to people

The markets of the Nutrition & Care Segment offer great growth opportunities and impose special responsibilities. The segment is well prepared for both.

The Nutrition & Care Segment helps to meet people’s
daily needs. The products of its seven business lines have applications in the
consumer goods we use daily, in animal feed, and in the area of healthcare.

This
closeness to people’s daily lives requires a strong sense of responsibility but
is also very motivating. Nutrition & Care serves growth markets that are
driven by megatrends such as population growth, increasing life-expectancy,
rising affluence, and public awareness of health and sustainability issues.
Among other things, these megatrends are causing a growing demand for animal based
foods, high-quality cosmetics, effective care and cleaning products, and high-performance
materials for industry, construction, and home interiors. This segment is one
of the pillars supporting Evonik’s growth. In order to continue its success in
these attractive markets, Nutrition & Care is counting on its strategy of
differentiation through customer orientation and innovation. That involves
sophisticated technology platforms in biotechnology, silicone chemistry, oleochemistry,
and catalysis, as well as dedicated and competent employees and a global presence.

Many of the solutions offered by this segment make a major contribution to
sustainability in order to decouple rising standards of living from an
increased use of resources. The segment aims to maintain and expand its leading
position through innovation, customer intimacy, and shrewd investments.

Markets and Business Lines

Animal Nutrition: Amino acids and services for making the production of meat, fish, milk, and eggs more efficient and sustainable.

Baby Care: Superabsorbers for highly absorbent and comfortable diapers and other hygiene products.

Comfort & Insulation: Additives for the production and optimization of hard and soft foam products for insulation and upholstery.